as in the male, the production of the hormones of the ovary is under the direct influence of the gonadotrophic hormones of the anterior pituitary gland, located at the base of the brain. the names follicle stimulating hormones (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) were given because of the effects of these hormones on the female. FSH stimulates the growth, development and function of the follicle, while LH causes the rupture of the follicle and development of the corpus luteum